The Bound Between Us

Chapter 845

Autumn's nerves weren't an act she was genuinely anxious about Daria.

Anastasia noticed right away. It seemed a bit over the top; Autumn had never been this tense, especially meeting Daria for the first time.

Katelyn strolled over, trying to keep things light. "Kids are always running into things. It's normal-no need to fuss."

She waved the nanny over. "Why don't you take Daria outside to play? Let us enjoy our tea for a bit."

The nanny moved to pick up Daria, but Autumn clung to her, a little too tightly. "She's got such delicate skin-one little bump and she could get hurt. I really like this kid. Let me hold her a little longer."

She didn't want to hand Daria over, and Katelyn's comment stung. Easy for her to say, when it's not her own granddaughter.

But Daria wasn't interested in Autumn's affection. She started to cry, wriggling away, reaching for Anastasia. "I don't want you! I want my mom! Mommy!"

She really did treat Anastasia like her mom.

Daria's temper kicked in, and she even tried to smack Autumn's hands away.

Katelyn scolded, "Daria, you can't hit people! Just like your mom-you've both got a wild streak."

Autumn's face fell, stung by the slap and Katelyn's words about her

granddaughter.

"Mrs. Walker, let

and Daria immediately melted into her arms as Anastasia carried

only grew. What if Anastasia lost her temper with

was just upset by Daria's outburst. "Don't let it get to you, Autumn. Daria's

through the house- either hungry or in need

called the nanny

chaos was guaranteed. Peace and quiet was

ones were settled and calm, it

with an apologetic smile. "Sorry about today. Next time, let's just meet the two of us. Going out with the kids is always

Walker and I never had any of our own, so seeing you with your grandkids makes me a ¶ttle

next time it's just us,"

and loaded them into the car, with Anastasia buckling in the

to care about

kids, maybe that's why. Anyway, let's drop Daria off

Daria was

wasn't convinced. She couldn't shake the feeling that Autumn treated Daria differently. If Autumn just loved kids, why was she so cold to Emmie

were crying and Anastasia brought Daria back inside, she'd seen the look on Autumn's face-clear

didn't try to play with them either. Most people

Walker meet, leave Emmie and Nancy at home. It's tough to